1 bedroom apartment

House & Son are pleased to offer for sale this one bedroom retirement apartment (1st occupant must be over age 60) located in a popular residential area; a short distance from the town centre, (beach & shops) access points into the beautiful Meyrick Park (with its wooded walks and bowling green) and is conveniently located for local bus routes.

Leonard Hackett Court was constructed to provide affordable retirement housing and offers truly outstanding value for money. The development comprises 36 one and two bed shared equity Leasehold retirement properties (one party must be age 60+); surrounded by attractive landscaped gardens with bench seating available to both the front and rear gardens.

The apartments benefit from having lift access and for added convenience the lift goes to the parking area and rear communal garden. A local manager takes care of buildings and grounds maintenance, as well as providing further help and support if required. There is also the added reassurance of Anchor's 24 hour emergency call system, should it ever be needed.

The accommodation is bright and airy with large windows, enjoying very pleasant views over the rear communal gardens. The room layout comprises of an entrance hall with large walk in storage cupboard and additional airing cupboard; a dual aspect lounge/dining room, kitchen, bedroom and shower/wet room. Further advantages include secure communal door intercom system, gas central heating, UPVC double glazed windows, newly fitted carpets, fitted wardrobe and a residents parking area (first come first serve availability).

In support of a more affordable purchase, the Lease dictates that the apartment must be offered on a 70% shared equity basis, with no rent payable on the remaining 30%. To comply, the apartment has had a professional valuation completed and can now be purchased at a fixed price of £56,000 (Subject to meeting the Managing Agents capacity criteria). The property is available with no forward chain.  

COMMUNAL ENTRANCE Security entry intercom. Lift & stairs to all floors: 

ENTRANCE HALL 12' 10" x 3' 10" (3.91m x 1.17m)  

LOUNGE 15' 5" x 11' 5" (4.7m x 3.48m)  

KITCHEN 11' 5" x 6' 10" (3.48m x 2.08m)  

BEDROOM 12' 5" x 12' 0" (3.78m x 3.66m)  

SHOWER / WET ROOM 6' 9" x 5' 10" (2.06m x 1.78m)  

COMMUNAL GARDENS To the rear of the block is an area of lawn with bench seating and mature trees and shrubs. There is also a section of garden provided for drying washing, with communal washing lines.  

OFF ROAD PARKING A driveway leads from St Winifreds Road to a residents car parking area at the rear where spaces are available on a non allocated first come, first served basis. The driveway also leads to an underground garage area where allocated spaces are available on a waiting list basis.  

TENURE & CHARGES Leasehold - 125 years from 1 June 1980

Annual Service Charge includes: Ground rent, services of a house manager, 24 hour care alert system, buildings insurance, water & sewerage charges, gardening, exterior window cleaning (once a month), cleaning and lighting of the communal areas and lift maintenance. Recent annual charges have been approximately £300 per month, which includes a contribution into the reserve fund. There are current building maintenance works and therefore, please ask the agent for information on the upcoming charges, which will increase whilst an extra contribution to the reserves is demanded.

Council Tax Band 'B' = £1,678 (2024/25)

EPC 'C'  

AGENTS NOTE In accordance with the Lease, the apartment is being offered at a reduced market value for the 70% equity being acquired; with the remaining 30% being retained by Hanover Property Management Company. We understand that no rent is payable on the Hanover share. One occupier must be age sixty, or over. There is no subletting permitted.

Anchor Hanover offer a simplified Lease Extension process, as and when required. Please contact House & Son for further information.